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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.73, 1,585.69 and 408.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.73, 1,585.69 and 408.92 is: 613.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.73 : 1,585.69 = 408.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.73/1,585.69 = 408.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.73x = 1,585.69 × 408.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.73x = 648,420.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,420.35/1,057.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.03

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